Parkinsonism Due to Chronic Subdural Hematoma —Case Report

A 75-year-old male presented with bilateral parkinsonism due to chronic subdural hematoma. The hematoma was removed through a small craniotomy. The parkinsonism rapidly improved following operation, suggesting a strong relationship between the hematoma and parkinsonism. We recommend surgical interve...

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Published inNeurologia medico-chirurgica Vol. 36; no. 2; pp. 99 - 101
Main Authors SUNADA, Ichiro, INOUE, Tsuyoshi, TAMURA, Katsuhiko, AKANO, Yoshinori, FU, Yoshihiko
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published The Japan Neurosurgical Society 1996
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chronic subdural hematoma
operation
parkinsonism
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Summary:A 75-year-old male presented with bilateral parkinsonism due to chronic subdural hematoma. The hematoma was removed through a small craniotomy. The parkinsonism rapidly improved following operation, suggesting a strong relationship between the hematoma and parkinsonism. We recommend surgical intervention in such cases.
ISSN:0470-8105
1349-8029
DOI:10.2176/nmc.36.99